that adjustment should also be considered for element <strong>of</strong> size <strong>of</strong> the property. On the other hand, topography/terrain is also considered as one <strong>of</strong> the elements for adjustment in <strong>comparison</strong> <strong>method</strong>. Other elements for adjustment are very subjective to be identified and are based on case by case basis. It can be the prices <strong>of</strong> the property together with other fees such as legal fees and stamp duty fee. Financing terms refer to the term <strong>of</strong> the loan or payment period. In Malaysia, financing terms was not really considered as the elements <strong>of</strong> adjustments since this information is confidential and not easily available. From the results, it clearly shows that the financial term was the last ranking in the sequence <strong>of</strong> adjustment. 6.0 Conclusion Most <strong>of</strong> the findings were consistent with the findings <strong>of</strong> the previous studies. Practising valuers in Malaysia were agreed with Ellsworth (2001) that <strong>comparison</strong> <strong>method</strong> is the best <strong>method</strong> in determining the market value <strong>of</strong> property. Based on the analysis, summative percentage, base percentage and dollar adjustment are the techniques that are applied by Malaysians‟ valuers in <strong>comparison</strong> <strong>method</strong>. However, summative percentage is the most preferred adjustment technique in applying the <strong>comparison</strong> <strong>method</strong>. Generally, on the elements <strong>of</strong> adjustment such as tenure, location, size, zoning, physical characteristics are adjusted based on the sequence <strong>of</strong> order. Tenure is the highest order or the first ranking that being adjusted in applying <strong>comparison</strong> <strong>method</strong>. REFERENCES Anuar, A. (2002), Valuation Techniques: An Overview <strong>of</strong> Current Practice in Malaysia, Paper for MTCP Program, INSPEN, Unpublished. Bucaria, C. P. and Kuhs, R. G. (2002), Fiber Optic Communication Corridor Right-<strong>of</strong>-Way Valuation Methodology, The Appraisal Journal, April 2002, pp 136-147. Clendaniel, J. H. (2005), Telecommunications Infrastructure Facilities, The Appraisal Journal, Summer 2005, pp 278-287. Dennis, M. D. and Pinkowish, T. J. (2007), Residential Mortgage Lending: Principles and Practices, South- Western. Ellsworth, R. (2001), The Sales Comparison Approach and the Appraisal <strong>of</strong> Complete Facilities, The Appraisal Journal, July 2001, pp 266-269. Ellsworth, R. (2002), Industrial Facility Valuation: Electrical Generating Projects, The Appraisal Journals, January 2002, pp 34-38. Fischer, D. (2002), Property Valuation Methodology, Black An Press. Guidry, K. A. (2003), Appraisal Assignments Involving Endangered Species, The Appraisal Journal, January 2003, pp 98-102. Healy, M. J. and Bergquist, K. (2001), The Sales Comparison Approach and Timberland Valuation, The Appraisal Journal, pp 587-595. Hodges, M. B. (2007), Three Approaches? , The Appraisal Journal, Winter 2007, pp 34-44. Patchin, P.J. (1999), Contaminated Properties and the Sales Comparison Approach, The Appraisal Journal, July 1999, pp 402-409. Rodgers, T. (2001), Property-to-Property Comparison, The Appraisal Journal, January 2001, pp 64-67. Sekaran U., (2000), Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach, 4 rd Ed., New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 8
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